Conexess Group · 9 hours ago
Security Engineer - Application & AI Security
Franklin, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expConexess Group is a full-service staffing firm that has established itself in various markets since 2009. They are seeking a Security Engineer to bridge the gap between security policy and development operations, focusing on implementing security controls across applications and AI systems.
ConsultingInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Bridge security policy and technical execution by translating organizational security requirements into practical, deployable solutions across applications, data environments, and AI systems
Design, build, and deploy security controls across web applications, data pipelines, APIs, and Agentic AI systems to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability
Implement secure-by-design practices throughout the software development lifecycle, including code-level remediations, configuration hardening, and secure infrastructure deployment
Develop automation scripts and infrastructure-as-code to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines, enabling continuous compliance, secrets management, vulnerability scanning, and environment hardening
Implement and operationalize AI-specific security frameworks by building guardrails for agentic models, securing data flows, and integrating AI security tooling into development workflows
Perform hands-on technical security assessments, including penetration testing, threat modeling, and code reviews, and directly remediate identified vulnerabilities
Collaborate with cloud and DevOps teams to deploy monitoring and detection controls and ensure secure configuration baselines across environments
Provide practical security guidance and training to developers and engineers during architecture reviews, sprint planning, and project delivery
Continuously evaluate and improve the organization's security posture through testing, feedback loops, and adoption of emerging best practices for AI and distributed systems
Document security architectures, configurations, and implementation patterns to support ongoing operations, compliance, and knowledge sharing
Other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related technical field required
3+ years in hands-on application security, DevSecOps, or security engineering roles
Proven experience building and configuring secure CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Deep proficiency with cloud security in AWS, Azure, or GCP environments
Strong implementation experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation) and container security (Docker, Kubernetes)
Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for security tooling
Versatility across web/API security, data pipeline security, microservices, and database security
Understanding of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2) and compliance requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)
Hands-on experience deploying and configuring security scanning tools (SAST, DAST, SCA)
Excellent communication skills—ability to translate security requirements into working technical implementations
Experience working embedded within cross-functional development teams
Proven track record of hands-on problem-solving in fast-paced development environments
Regular and predictable attendance
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Preferred
Practices and adheres to EnableComp's Core Values, Vision and Mission
Hands-on experience with AI/ML security, model security, and data governance
Technical knowledge of LLM security, prompt injection prevention, and AI agent safety
Security certifications (CISSP, CEH, OSCP, CSSLP, or cloud security certifications)
Strong coding background in Python, Go, or similar languages
Background in software development or engineering transitioning to security
Direct experience implementing secrets management solutions (HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager)
Practical experience with zero trust architecture implementation
Familiarity with data security, ETL processes, and data warehouse security
Experience with microservices architectures and distributed systems security
Company
Conexess Group
Conexess Group is an information technology company providing IT staffing and project management services.
201-500 employees
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Funding
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Growth StageLeadership Team
Austin Meibers
Partner / Owner
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